There are so many products on the shelves—how can one possibly choose? Here are my favorites to help you out.
- Osea Moisturizer (blemish balm)
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This has honestly changed my life (and beauty routine). I have weird skin, sometimes dry, other times oily, but always sensitive. Like, “I have reactions to most makeup wipes” sensitive. This moisturizer is perfection in a bottle. I purchased mine last semester, around mid-October, and I still have about ¼ of the bottle left. The bottle is 2 oz, so a little goes a long way. It retails for $48 and I will absolutely be purchasing again when I run out!
- Too Faced Peach Mist Setting Spray
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Using setting spray after primer is the most essential way to make sure your makeup actually stays in place all day. And while many will do the trick for a little, not all sprays are created equal. During Black Friday this year, I purchased the peach setting spray by Too Faced, and holy shit has it improved the longevity of my makeup looks. My trick is I do all my base makeup, spritz some on, do the rest (eyes and lips), and spray on a final coat. Let me tell you, my makeup stays put through rain, snow, and the icy winds we have been having. This spray retails for $29. Alternatively, the Urban Decay All Nighter spray works pretty similarly.
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Vanity Planet Spin Brush
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This is a spin brush system that initially comes with three heads: an exfoliating head, a regular brush, and a silicone head for sensitive skin. Our hands are so dirty, despite using hand sanitizer and washing with soap, and it has been showing using a face brush greatly improves clogged pores and random breakouts. The heads are also replaceable, as they wear out after a while, and I personally just buy the silicone head every few months as the other two are too harsh. There is the older spin care system available for $40, and the new *fancier* one available for $50